![OMD Up The Ante With DLX RM Of Breakthrough American Album “Crush” [pt. 1]](https://i0.wp.com/postpunkmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/omd-crush-dlx-rm.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1 "OMD Up The Ante With DLX RM Of Breakthrough American Album “Crush” [pt. 1]")
In 1985, OMD reached the American Top 40 with "So In Love," mirroring its UK success. Initially disappointed by their album "Crush," fans, including the author, found renewed appreciation for its tracks upon revisiting them. The expanded 2025 reissue includes a second disc packed with intriguing bonus material, featuring previously unreleased tracks like "Wheels of Steel" and fresh takes on familiar songs. The exploration of unfinished pieces and remixes suggests a complex sonic evolution that both connects to earlier works and stands on its own.
Thought-provoking question: How does nostalgia shape our perception of music over time, and can our changing tastes lead to a rediscovery of works we once dismissed?
